Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,890 or more. The middle half of security and fire alarm systems installers in La Crosse earn between $45,090 and $63,960.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $50KMedian
- $64K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,690 | $4,558 | $26.29 |
| Median | $49,880 | $4,157 | $23.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,090 | $3,758 | $21.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,960 | $5,330 | $30.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Security and fire alarm systems installers in La Crosse earn 11% less than the Wisconsin average ($61,670) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($60,960). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $60,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $54,690 | $49,880 | $39,430 | $77,890 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $61,670 | $61,130 | $45,030 | $78,880 | 770 |
| United States | $60,960 | $60,070 | $38,800 | $81,150 | 86,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $54,690, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $44,316 a year, or $3,693 a month and $1,704 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $44,316 | $3,693 |
| Working in MN | $43,928 | $3,661 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for security and fire alarm systems installers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $54,690 buys what about $59,595 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 4th of 4 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($64,070).
All Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for security and fire alarm systems installers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($86,380).
- San Jose, CA$86,380
- San Francisco, CA$81,630
- Worcester, MA$79,520
- Boston, MA$79,070
- Santa Cruz, CA$76,760
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in La Crosse: questions
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make an hour in La Crosse?
$26.30 an hour on average, and $23.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security and fire alarm systems installers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security and fire alarm systems installers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $44,316 a year ($3,693 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,690.
Do security and fire alarm systems installers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-2098; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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